Methods and apparatus for beer dispensing systems

Details Methods and apparatus for beer dispensing systems Methods and apparatus for beer dispensing systems

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Norman, Marc (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Automatic control

Refrigeration producer

C062S390000, C062S396000, C222S146600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07373784

ABSTRACT:
A multiple-temperature beer dispensing system (10) (and related methods) is provided in which a plurality of beer sources (12) are coupled to a plurality of taps (16). Heat exchangers (18) may be disposed between one or more of the beer sources (12) and one or more of the taps (16). Beer temperatures may be controlled with a controller (30), sensors (32) and valves (34). Also provided is system (50) that allows a single tap (16n) to dispense beer at more than one temperature. Also provided is a controlled temperature storage chamber (100) and a tube bundle (70).

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